Q&A with Swamiji .....127...Chanting and understanding

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Question from Steve:

For those of us who never went to India, or know only Western

languages ... but, when we hear some chanting in some other

language ... it seems to really move us. How can this be? Are

we being a little fanciful, or, are the sounds resonating at

some level past language ... or ... what? This seems like it

can happen not only with Sanskrit chanting, but other chants, like

Tibetan Buddhists, etc.

 

And, it feels as if the level of their sadhana is conveyed via

that chanting, too ... is this an accurate perception, or, a

lively new-ager imagination at work?

 

For those who understand the language, and those who do not

understand the translated meaning ... is there a difference in

the effect of hearing the Chandi recitation ... or if there is

a difference, is it all beneficial in either case?

 

Swamiji's response :

It is all beneficial, but the more we understand, the deeper is the

feeling.